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Ilha da Âncora

Offshore island reef and wall dives by boat.

5/5
2 dives 1 diver
scubaboatintermediate
DeepReef
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Boat-only Búzios site with rocky structure, open-water exposure, and routes that depend heavily on swell, current, and operator judgment.

About Ilha da Âncora

Ilha da Âncora is an offshore Búzios boat dive built around rocky structure, blue-water edges, and routes that can feel very different from the protected inner bays. It is usually chosen for guided scuba when sea state is settled, with schooling fish around the reef, regular turtle and ray encounters, and a more exposed open-ocean feel than the beach entries closer to town. Boat-only Búzios site with rocky structure, open-water exposure, and routes that depend heavily on swell, current, and operator judgment.

Research + Early Community Signal At Ilha da Âncora

Conservative research baseline blended with 2 dives by 1 diver.

VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge

Where Is Ilha da Âncora?

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Recent Logged Visits At Ilha da Âncora

2 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.

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1/26/2025 at 10:59 AM (America/Sao_Paulo)

Scuba Diving
5/5 Overall
Max Depth:16m
Bottom Time:28 min
Conditions
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Detailed Ratings
AccessEasy entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
Review

I dove at 16 meters deep and it was amazing! The coral reef is beautiful, full of life and colorful fish, and I saw a very big lobster with its huge antennas sticking out of its hole. The water had excellent visibility, making the experience even more special and unforgettable.

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1/26/2023 at 01:30 PM (America/Sao_Paulo)

Scuba Diving
5/5 Overall
Max Depth:12.4m
Bottom Time:36 min
Conditions
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Detailed Ratings
AccessEasy entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
Review

I dove to a depth of 14 meters and had the incredible chance to see a massive, beautiful eagle ray swimming very close to me. I also spotted a few moray eels and lots of small, colorful reef fish. The visibility was excellent!

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ilha da Âncora

Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.

Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Avg. Max Depth14.2m
Activity
Avg. Bottom Time32 min
Total Logs2
Unique Divers1

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